"Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick and pull yourself together"

...One of my favourite quotes from timeless beauty Elizabeth Taylor.

I have to admit, I have been brought up on Chanel lipsticks my whole life. My mum has to have bought a bullet from every summer and winter collection since her first pay check! Now don't get my wrong, a secret money tree does not grow in our garden but my mum always says "I don't drink, I don't smoke!"

Moving the intro on quickly, my prom is on Thursday and my angel of a Mum purchased this gorgeous Chanel lipstick for me in the shade Satisfaction 89.

This Rouge Coco Shine claims to be hydrating lasting a total of 8 hours while remaining light weight. If that wasn't enough to entice anyone to purchase a Chanel lippie, the "melt away balm" is meant to provide a natural shine so there is no need for lipgloss (you probably guessed from the name anyway)

 

As you can see the lipstick is a fairly nude, but with my lips the story is slightly different.

Here are my natural lips...

With the lipstick...

As you can see it is very sheer, if your eyeshadow like mine for your makeup look is bold then this colour would be fab! Evidently, the transparency of the nude from my hand and then on my lips changes but it still has that nudish tone slightly on the lips surface. My mum thought the lipstick looked coraly nude at first probably due to my natural colouring. I know my mum has different skin colour and undertones to me but she still looked great in this particular shade so I imagine it would suit most people. 

Howerer, I would have to agree with the statement of the shine and moisture it gives! It is wonderfully soft and genuinely feels like you spent £25 on a lipstick. The smell is classic for its kind and not overpowering if that's an annoyance to you. 

Despite the fact I adore this lipstick, I think you could definatley find a cheaper alternative but, I could not guarantee the same quality of a shiny but not disco ball sheen.

As for longevity, the moisture lasts but not quite the colour. Though, it is a nude and a balm so, I didn't really expect it too look overwhelming vibrant. 

Overall this product would be a 8/10 for me due to its chic packaging and stunning sheen, maybe a 10 but the price was slightly of point for the amount of time the colour lasts. But if you can't afford the bag, then get this lipstick! 

Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne review

...fancy schmancy I know! 

It's a beautiful day and the sun is shining currently in my back garden as I squint to write this post. I feel obliged to sit outside as my mum aka the sun worshiper is working so, on behalf here I am, it's tough finishing school early but someone has to do it... But that's besides the point of this post! 

I got this cologne for Christmas, after trying multiple scents in Selfridges. As I spritzed this, I knew from the freshness that it was the one, for those lazy summers days like today. 

From the website, the top note claims to be cassis "with richness of dark fruits cassis, adds an intriguing dimension to the dominant characteristic of sweet honey, peaches and nectarine" 

The middle note appears to be acacia honey "sweet and creamy"... Obviously, which is meant to "build layers of rich floral blossom with a waxy allure". Considering the perfume profile I go for is sweet, feminine and alluring, this description makes sense as to why I was attracted to the fragrance.

Finally with the base note of peach "fleshy, pulpy and enticingly delicious" (cringe), the description gives an illusion of a lovely youthful perfume. 

My opinion... 

When I spray this on my wrist, I feel like I am smelling a beautiful bouquet of flowers outside an upmarket tea room in Chelsea! I absolutely love the feminine but not super girly floral scent which I think many women across all ages could wear! I smell the depth of cassis, something creamy from the honey but not like I am putting my nose in the actual jar! Although sweet I wouldn't necessarily say peachy but nether the less, gorgeous.

I would give this perfume a 7/10 just because I have never loved anything more than the pear and freesia cologne from the brand my mum previously owned!

 

Good vibes only

Yes, some people may see lucky charms as a fad but I personally love them! I have always been fascinated by these symbols so naturally for my birthday I purchased an earring from Thomas Sabo with the Hand Of Fatima as a gift to myself for which I have no shame in at all.

But what does it actually mean? 

Also called Hamsa, the five fingers represent the five books of the Torah yet, in Islam Fatima derives from one of the two daughters of the Prohet Mohammed or some believe the Five Pillars in the Islamic religion.

Many Hamsas feature an eye in the palm which is meant to counteract the bad luck which is being directed at the person (no pun intended). Similarly unintentional acts such as jealousy are not meant to occur. Did you know they believe fish are immune to evil religiously in Hebrew? I didn't, hence they sometimes make an appearance on these protecting charms! Also words such as "mazel" which means luck can feature.

Nether the less, I stock up on every beach holiday and so should you, as they add a cool effortless touch to any outfit.